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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 09-04-1975CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA C-146 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California Page 1 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Koenitzer with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Irvine, Sallan, Chairman Koenitzer Members absent: Dressler and Grubb Staff present: Assistant Planner Toby Kramer INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 21, 1975 Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to accept the Minutes of Minutes of August 21, 1975, as submitted. 8/21/75 approved Motion carried, 3-0 POSTPONEMENTS: Item 3 - Application HC -51,339.2 IHC-51,339.2 continued to Member Sallan moved to approve applicant request for continuance to 9/18/75 September 18, 1975. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None HC -146 Page 2 HC -51,227.2 Measurex Corporation MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Chairman Koenitzer announced no item would be initiated after 11:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,227.2 - MEASUREX CORPORATION requesting approval of modification of landscaping for Parcel 3 for an industrial com- plex located at the northeast intersection of McClellan Road and Bubb Road. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer reviewed that conditions of the tentative plan required that Parcel 3 be landscaped since it was too small to utilize for industrial development. Landscaping plans were submitted and approved by the City in September of 1974. Since that time the Santa Clara Valley Water District has expressed interest in utilizing the site as a percolation pond. Final plans for the pond have not been completed but it appears fairly certain an agreement will be reached between the district and the Measurex Corporation. In order for the final map to be filed, it is necessary for Measurex to complete the landscaping of the site. Rather than putting in the permanent landscaping as originally approved and having it torn up, the applicant would like approval for a modification of landscaping to serve as interim measure until final plans can be. worked out for the percolation pond. Ms. Kramer referred to Exhibit C-1 1st Revision and a letter addressed to Mr. Sisk from Measurex which explained the situation further. Ms. Kramer answered Chairman Koenitzer that probably the perimeter of the landscaping would be retained. She suggested conditioning approval that permanent landscaping plans would be submitted at time of installa- tion of percolation pond. Mr. Wes Burgin, representing Measurex, explained the Water District wanted nothing over the pipes except perhaps a lawn. He noted Measurex has deeded development rights of this site to the City. He explained the counter proposal of the*Water District. The percolation pond would be very tastefully done. He said they would be back with plans for permanent landscaping iii approximately 6 or 7 weeks. Mr. Burgin explained the variance for which they were asking approval. They are asking to cover the entire area with river rock gravel which is over different colors. It will be less costly and the savings can be applied to the permanent landscaping. Mr. Burgin answered Member Sallan a ramp might be built over the SP railroad for actual work on the pond. Construction will occur on the east side. The redwood trees will remain unless the digging necessitates their removal. Measurex is hopeful of preserving the perimeters . MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Burgin described the river rock gravelas being of different types of rock which gives different colors. The over-all impression will be that of grey -brown. He answered Member Sallan that the two large savings are in the curved header board and the tan bark. Using the gravel will -cost about half as much. Mr. Burgin said the junipers around the edge would be planted closely enough so that with one growing season they will appear to be a low hedge. They will be 5 gallon size on 5 ft. centers. It was noted the corner was left bare to allow traffic visibility. Mr. Burgin answered the Water District thought it would take approxi- mately 12 to 18 months to complete their part. The hearing was opened for public comments. There were none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to close Public Hear- ings. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Irvine suggested repositioning some of the shrubbery. Mr. Burgin agreed. Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of HC -'-51,227.2, Measurex Corporation, with Exhibit C-1 1st Revision, The, exhibit to be given to staff indicating final plans and materials. to indicate which shall reflect substitution of river rock material for crushed rock and bark chips. , In addition the plants that are proposed will be interspersed in the river rock in an attractive manner and the applicant is free to add plantings as he so desires. In the event the percolation pond is not installed within a 24 -month period a bond will be posted for a permanent landscaping. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was informed this would now be heard by the City Council at its September 15, 1975 meeting. HC -146 Page 3 Public Hear- ing closed I HC -146 Page 4 HC -51,259.81: California Canadian Bank MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING 2. Application HC -51,259.811 - CALIFORNIA CANADIAN BANK requesting exception to Section 7.23 of the Sign Ordinance to allow three (3) signs to be located on one building for a commercial bank in the Portal Plaza Shopping Center located at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Portal Avenue. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer advised the bank is requesting three identification signs to be located on the building consisting of two plexiglass internally illuminated signs totalling 150 sq. ft. and one logo of 15 sq. ft. for a total of 165 sq. ft. Amount permitted is 180 sq. ft. Section 7.23 allows only two signs per business which requires the applicant to apply for a sign exception. She referred to enclosed letter in which the applicant gave his reasons for requesting the third sign. In addition to the wall signs, the applicant has indicated a number of internally illuminated directional signs to aid in helping the customer find the drive -up windows. These signs are 15 sq. ft. each and are 5 ft. high. In surveying other banks in the City, it was noted they do not use illuminated directional signs. It was suggested that the directional signs be scaled down to be more in keeping with other such signs in the City. Ms. Kramer answered Chairman Koenitzer that the U-shaped driveway in the parking lot would be one-way. She explained circulation pattern. Mr. James Bowersox, California Canadian Bank representative, gave the background of this bank. He referred to their letter of August 18, 1975 giving the reasons for their request for exception. They have tried to make the signs fit in with the building. He said they would be willing to reduce the size of the directional signs. They are not well known and need the three signs for identification. Chairman Koenitz.�r asked to have the logo clarified. He felt the two wall signs should be the same can size. Member Sallan said the structure was identified as bank by drive -up teller sign and wanted to know if it was necessary to have sign on east elevation also. She wandered what made this situation different from Security Pacific, whose request for exception has been denied. Chairman Koenitzer said he saw no reason for signs D, E, F and I. The sign on the fascia identified it as a bank. He saw no reason for bank parking sign. He suggested a small sign under drive -up teller window at C giving clearance on canopy. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Bowersox said some customers needed the directional signs. He said E was needed to tell people they have a drive -up teller. He felt denial could be a severe detriment to their bank. Member Sallan said she felt the signs should be smaller and F should be eliminated. She was not sure the bank parking sign was needed either and at least it should be smaller. She was not sure there needed to be three signs on the building but could see E might be needed. It was agreed the logo should be smaller. Member Irvine thought E should be eliminated and F retained. Mr. Bowersox said they did not want to clutter up with signs either. They have agreed to reduce the size and he felt they should be able to keep their main sign. Member Irvine noted one free standing sign would take care of all directions and get the signs off the building. Mr. Bowersox said the letters are only 14" but because of the length of the name it made the sign look larger. A discussion was held on which signs should be retained and which could be eliminated. Chairman Koenitzer summarized: A, B, C - retain D, E - delete F and G - reduce in size to 2'x3' and 4' high H - retain I - delete Put up a much smaller "exit only" sign at exit The height of the plants in relation to sign height was discussed. It was agreed that A, B, C and H would be illuminated. The meeting was opened to comments from the public. There were none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to close Public Hear- ings. Motion carried, 3-0 HC -146 Page 5 Public Hear- ings closed HC -146 Page 6 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING It was noted the reason for allowing the exception was the unique island location of the bank. Member Sallan moved to approve HC -51,259.811, California Canadian Bank, with Exhibit F and the following additional conditions: (1) That the approval is for signs A, B, C and H to be the only illuminated signs. (2) That signs E, D and I are to be deleted. (3) In place of I, tnere is to be installed an "exit only" sign at exit point in parking lot, height to be 2 ft. (4) Signs F and G are to be reduced in size to the following { dime 'ions: height - maximum 4 ft.; area - approximately 2 fig 3 ft. Seconded by :ber Irvine. HC -51,259.811 Motion carried, 3-0 approved w/' conditions Chairman Koenitzer advised the applicant this would now be before the City Council at its September 15, 1975 meeting. REPORT FROM STAFF: Ms. Kramer said letters had been written to Mercury Savings and Portal Plaza Shopping Center regarding their landscaping. This prompted a discussion on when to require a bond for landscaping. Ms. Kramer said this was being worked on. Ms. Kramer also reported there is parking allowed on Valley Green Drive. NEW BUSINESS: The Assistant Planner previewed an application of Dr. Brown that will be coming in at next meeting and which concerns the median on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. The consensus of the committee was to retain the i median. A discussion was held regarding stop light at Stelling Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 Ii -CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan referred to ordinance covering baby-sitting reimbursement. Means of validating this expense were discussed. The League of, California Cities seminar was discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 p.m. Member Sallan moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting on September 18, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: s/ R.D. Koenitzer, Jr. Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder f City Clerk { IIC-146 Page 7